The Scientific Method FFC8

1. Determine the problem

2. Research your problem

3. Write a Hypothesis

4. Test the Hypothesis - Design/perform experiment

4.1. Materials list

4.1.1. 2 small pieces of wax paper 1 meter long piece of string 1 meter stick 2 different pieces of bubble gum labeled A and B

4.2. Safety precautions

4.3. Steps for procedure

4.3.1. chew piece A Blow a bubble Have partner measure and record data - repeat process

4.4. Identify all variables

4.4.1. Independent or manipulated variable

4.4.2. Dependent or Responding Variable

4.4.3. Identify the constants

4.5. Identify the Control

4.5.1. What group is not exposed to the independent variable

5. Record and Analyze - Data and Observations - MEASURE EVERYTHING

5.1. Qualitative Data - Observations/sketches/notes

5.2. Qualitative Data measured or counted

5.2.1. Data tables

5.2.2. Spreadsheets

5.2.3. Graphs

5.2.4. Database

5.2.5. Statistical analysis of Data

5.2.5.1. Mean

5.2.5.2. Range

5.2.5.3. Median

5.2.5.4. T test

6. Draw a conclusion - (It must restate and relate back to your topic)